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Main Authors: Pitzalis, Roberto F., Cartocci, Nicholas, Di Natali, Christian, Caldwell, Darwin G., Berselli, Giovanni, Ortiz, Jesús
Format: Preprint
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.24510
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author Pitzalis, Roberto F.
Cartocci, Nicholas
Di Natali, Christian
Caldwell, Darwin G.
Berselli, Giovanni
Ortiz, Jesús
author_facet Pitzalis, Roberto F.
Cartocci, Nicholas
Di Natali, Christian
Caldwell, Darwin G.
Berselli, Giovanni
Ortiz, Jesús
contents This paper explores the development of a control and sensor strategy for an industrial wearable wrist exoskeleton by classifying and predicting workers' actions. The study evaluates the correlation between exerted force and effort intensity, along with sensor strategy optimization, for designing purposes. Using data from six healthy subjects in a manufacturing plant, this paper presents EMG-based models for wrist motion classification and force prediction. Wrist motion recognition is achieved through a pattern recognition algorithm developed with surface EMG data from an 8-channel EMG sensor (Myo Armband); while a force regression model uses wrist and hand force measurements from a commercial handheld dynamometer (Vernier GoDirect Hand Dynamometer). This control strategy forms the foundation for a streamlined exoskeleton architecture designed for industrial applications, focusing on simplicity, reduced costs, and minimal sensor use while ensuring reliable and effective assistance.
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spellingShingle How can AI reduce wrist injuries in the workplace?
Pitzalis, Roberto F.
Cartocci, Nicholas
Di Natali, Christian
Caldwell, Darwin G.
Berselli, Giovanni
Ortiz, Jesús
Signal Processing
Robotics
This paper explores the development of a control and sensor strategy for an industrial wearable wrist exoskeleton by classifying and predicting workers' actions. The study evaluates the correlation between exerted force and effort intensity, along with sensor strategy optimization, for designing purposes. Using data from six healthy subjects in a manufacturing plant, this paper presents EMG-based models for wrist motion classification and force prediction. Wrist motion recognition is achieved through a pattern recognition algorithm developed with surface EMG data from an 8-channel EMG sensor (Myo Armband); while a force regression model uses wrist and hand force measurements from a commercial handheld dynamometer (Vernier GoDirect Hand Dynamometer). This control strategy forms the foundation for a streamlined exoskeleton architecture designed for industrial applications, focusing on simplicity, reduced costs, and minimal sensor use while ensuring reliable and effective assistance.
title How can AI reduce wrist injuries in the workplace?
topic Signal Processing
Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.24510